Blair E. Irwin President and CEO Cariboo Rail KELOWNA, BC, CANADA
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lair E. Irwin is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the Railroad industry. He is the President and CEO of Cariboo Rail.
The team at Cariboo Rail proudly offers their skills related to the knowledge, capability and vision to bring railroad concepts from ideas to fruition. Through their ties with various engineering firms as well as materials and equipment suppliers, Cariboo Rail has maintained its reputation of excellence for the past 16 years. A testament to the company’s success, Cariboo Rail was recognized by the Business Development Bank of Canada in their 2014 rank of Top 10 Businesses in Canada with Greatest Expansion. Amassing over three decades of industry experience, Blair is an esteemed business professional who has built and established a name for
himself and his business. Specializing in contract negotiation and consulting, construction and project management, maintenance, planning, operations management and procurement, Blair is responsible for the oversight of over 100 employees and all administrative tasks. A member of the Road Masters and Maintenance Way Association of America and the American Railway Engineering Maintenance Association, Blair holds a certification in Post Secondary Oil Spills and Containment. He enjoys exercise, landscaping and outdoor activities in his free time. In looking to the future, Blair would like to expand the business in the years to come. For more information, please visit www.cariboorail.com.
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Michele Schick-Schatzle President Platinum Solutions, Inc. COARSEGOLD, CA
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ichele Schick-Schatzle is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Transportation. Her professional title is President of Platinum Solutions, Inc.
Recognized as a VIP Woman of The Year by the National Association of Professional Women, Michele enjoys time with family, camping and traveling in her free time. She also volunteers her time to her local children’s hospital.
An esteemed businesswoman, Michele is the President of the transportation and logistics company, Platinum Solutions, Inc. With nearly 20 years of experience, Michele has held the office of President for 12 years. She is responsible for delivering first-class customer service and maintaining client relations as well as staff management and the oversight of operations.
Michele graduated from Purdue University with her Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Communications and Social Sciences.
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